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November 9th, 2011

November 9, 2011

By

Ellen Mortensen, Chief Editor

The Broken Bow Fire Department was called to the scene of a vehicle fire Monday afternoon in the 700 block of North 10th Avenue.
The call came in of a car on fire at 4:12 p.m. Monday. The Broken Bow Fire Department arrived to find the 1976 Monte Carlo with fire in the engine compartment. The cause of the fire was determined to be a short in the battery.
A total of three fire trucks, nine firemen and two ambulances responded to the call, which came just as the department was finishing up a previous car accident assignment.

November 7th

November 7, 2011

Broken Bow Rescue was called to the scene of a one vehicle rollover accident Monday afternoon at around 3:30 p.m.
Johnie Sikes, 66 of Anselmo, was driving a 2009 Dodge pickup approximately six and a half miles west of Broken Bow on Highway 2, when he lost control and rolled the pickup one and a half times. The pickup came to rest on the drivers side in the ditch on the north side of the highway, near the railroad tracks.

November 7, 2011

Students at Custer Elementary School in Broken Bow were treated to delicious fruit smoothies last week from Grocery Kart, as part of a campaign to encourage youngsters to make healthier food choices. Kenny Crawford, frozen foods manager at GK, was on hand to make smoothies, and some of the kids got to help out.
Kenny, a father himself, believes it is important to equip kids to make good decisions when it comes to what they eat, and was happy to be part of this program.
For more on this story, see this week's Custer County Chief.

November 7, 2011

The Nebraska Legislature announced the dates and times of public hearings on legislation introduced this week concerning oil pipelines.
Gov. Dave Heineman called the special session in light of TransCanadaâ€™s proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline route, which has grown in controversy in recent months. The governor atypically called the session without proposing any legislation.
The Unicameral will convene next week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Legislative chamber before public hearings are held.

November 4th

November 4, 2011

Broken Bow's Thanksgiving Dinner Committee is busy gearing up in preparation for the Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, Nov. 24. The dinner is served at the Broken Bow Municipal Auditorium and is open to anyone and everyone. Serving will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. If you would like to help, here is how to get involved:
Â¶Volunteer to cook a turkey, call Deb at the Chief office at 308-872-2471
Â¶Volunteer your time, call Dian or Pat at 308-872-2471

November 4, 2011

As you make your way around Broken Bow this weekend, you're likely to notice lots of individuals dressed in camouflage as the community welcomes hunting enthusiasts from all across the U.S. for the 51st Annual One Box Pheasant Hunt.
There will be eight teams competing in this yearâ€™s event for the third time in the eventâ€™s 51 years, said Thomas McCaslin, event chair.
â€śThe momentum is there. There will be lots of good shooters competing.â€ť

November 2nd

November 2, 2011

Austin â€śAJâ€ť J. Hanson, 19, of Callaway, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, in Callaway.
Austin was born May 21, 1992, at Callaway, the son of Randy and Carrie (Stivers) Hanson. He graduated from Callaway High School in 2011, and was attending Central Community College.
Austin enjoyed ranching, farming, and anything involving the outdoors, especially hunting. He loved to hang out with his close friends, have a good time and live life to the fullest. He really enjoyed spending time with his entire family and cherished the family get-togethers.

November 2, 2011

By

Ellen Mortensen, Chief Editor

In this day of social networking it has become common to track down old classmates and friends, or even family members you have lost touch with over the years. For one local family, however, this ability lead to the discovery of a family member they didnâ€™t know they had - until now.
Linda Guernsey and Ruth McConnell, sisters who live in Broken Bow, grew up in Pierre, S.D. Like many young men in the 60s, their brother Bob was sent to Vietnam. And like all too many of those young men, Bob did not return home. He was killed in action in January 1968.

November 2, 2011

By

Ellen Mortensen, Chief Editor

Often we find ourselves wondering, â€śwhat ever happened to . . .?â€ť
People we have known, or known of, who move away - lose touch. It is just human nature to wonder from time to time what ever became of those we used to know.
The Chief received word this week of the passing of a hometown native, who left Broken Bow shortly after graduating from high school. He went on to do some pretty remarkable things in his life, and while it would have been preferred to report on his whereabouts while he was still living, it is worth noting in the event of his passing.

November 2, 2011

By

Deborah McCaslin, Publisher

A world-class shooter is coming to town. Bill McGuire won his first National Sporting Clay Championship this last weekend weekend in San Antonio, Texas, finishing just three targets ahead of runner-up Zachary Kienbaum.
This weekend heâ€™ll be hunting pheasants as part of the 2011 One Box Pheasant Hunt in Broken Bow.
There will be eight teams competing in this yearâ€™s event for the third time in the eventâ€™s 51 years, said Thomas McCaslin, event chair.
â€śThe momentum is there. There will be lots of good shooters competing.â€ť